Evidence-Based Future Healthcare University of Galway

Overview

This future-facing Evidence-Based Future Healthcare programme at  University of Galway  supports professionals across disciplines to drive real-world change and improve outcomes through better-informed practice.

Who is this course for?  

• The MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare is designed for professionals across health and social care who want to strengthen their ability to use evidence to improve practice, inform decision-making, and shape future healthcare systems. 

• Whether you’re a healthcare professional, policymaker, manager, educator, or researcher, this flexible online programme enables you to upskill while working, and to make a tangible impact in your setting. 

• This course welcomes applicants from a wide range of professional and disciplinary backgrounds, including medicine, nursing, health and social care, public health, pharmacy, healthcare management, healthtech and beyond. 

• It is suited to those looking to lead service improvements, transition into research or policy roles, or pursue further academic study in evidence-based healthcare or implementation science. 

Careers

• Clinical specialist or advanced practice roles with a focus on service innovation 

• Healthcare managers or quality improvement leads 

• Academic roles (research assistants, doctoral researchers) 

• Implementation scientists and knowledge translation specialists 

• Policy advisors, programme evaluators, or evidence officers in health agencies 

• Roles within research infrastructures, such as Cochrane, clinical trial units, or health technology assessment bodies